Details of delusional parasitosis vary among sufferers, but it is most commonly described as involving perceived parasites crawling upon or burrowing into the skin, sometimes accompanied by an actual physical sensation (known as formication). Sufferers may injure themselves in attempts to be rid of the parasites.
Perhaps one of the earliest trials in 1982, gave participants a dose of THC (1 mg/kg), followed by either a dose of valium or of CBD (0.5 mg/kg). The results suggested that CBD had a counteractive effect on THC stimulated anxiety.
1 Some research also indicates that CBD can increase alertness. 2  Cannabidiol has shown to decrease activity of the limbic system and to decrease social isolation. 3  Itâs also shown that Cannabidiol reduces anxiety in social anxiety disorder.4  CBD also appears to protect against âbingeâ alcohol induced neurodegeneration. Some research also indicates that CBD can increase alertness. 2  Cannabidiol has shown to decrease activity of the limbic system and to decrease social isolation. 3  Itâs also shown that Cannabidiol reduces anxiety in social anxiety disorder.